6. Undergraduate faculty policies and degree regulations
This chapter contains the faculty resolutions for the undergraduate courses in the Faculty of Medicine in the following order
Diploma and Advanced Diploma in Indigenous Health Promotion
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
Bachelor of Arts (Advanced) (Honours)/Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
Bachelor of Medical Science/Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
Bachelor of Music Studies/Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
Bachelor of Science (Advanced)/Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
These resolutions must be read in conjunction with the University of Sydney (Coursework) Rule 2000 (as amended), which sets out the requirements for all coursework courses. The Coursework Rule can be found in the University Calendar at: www.usyd.edu.au/calendar/.
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Advanced Diploma in Indigenous Primary Health Care
1.1
Applicants for entry to the Diploma of Indigenous Primary Health Care will be considered for admission according to the following criteria:
1.1.2.4
Support of the employer, with local staff available to participate in teaching and support; and
1.2
Applicants for entry to the Advanced Diploma of Indigenous Primary Health Care will be considered for admission according to the following criteria:
1.2.1
Applicants will have completed the requirements for the Diploma in Indigenous Primary Health Care (or the past Associate Diploma in Community Health and Development), gaining a weighted average of a credit or higher. Such students will be invited to articulate to the advanced diploma. Students wishing to proceed to the advanced diploma who have not gained a weighted average of a credit or higher, would have to show good cause for their being able to proceed;
1.2.3
Support of the employer, with local health staff available to participate in teaching and support.
2.1
For unit of study details relating to the Diploma and Advanced Diploma in Indigenous Primary Health Care refer to the faculty handbook.
3.1
To qualify for the award of the Diploma in Indigenous Primary Health Care candidates must successfully complete 24 units of study for a total of 96 credit points.
3.2
To qualify for the award of the Advanced Diploma in Indigenous Primary Health Care candidates must successfully complete 32 units of study for a total of 144 credit points.
4.1
The Diploma in Indigenous Primary Health Care and the Advanced Diploma in Indigenous Primary Health Care shall be awarded in one grade only, namely pass.
5.1
A student will not be able to enrol in more than the units of study offered for that semester. If a student is experiencing family or community difficulties they may be encouraged to enrol in less than the full semester load, according to circumstances, and at the discretion of the Head of Department of Rural Health, Faculty of Medicine.
6.1
A student who wishes to suspend candidature must first obtain approval from the dean of the Faculty of Medicine. In most instances suspension for 1 year is permitted, allowing a student to re-enrol in the next sequential semester of the following year.
7.1
A student whose candidature has lapsed must apply for re-admission by written application to the dean of the Faculty of Medicine.
7.2
A student who enrols after suspending candidature shall complete the requirements for the diploma or advanced diploma under conditions determined by the faculty.
7.3
A student readmitted to candidature for the diploma or advanced diploma after an absence of more than one year shall complete the diploma or advanced diploma under such conditions as the faculty shall determine.
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Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
1.1
Admission to the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery is based on the following criteria:
1.2
Information on the assessment of each of these criteria is outlined in the Faculty of Medicine Handbook.
1.3
In the interest of equity and fairness to all applicants, those applicants who do not meet the Faculty's admission criteria, including the required grade point average (GPA), will not be considered for admission to the University of Sydney Medical Program. The GPA requirements shall apply, regardless of circumstances such as illness, misadventure or disadvantage during the bachelor's degree.
1.6
No exemptions from units of study are offered, however applicants who have completed the Bachelor of Dentistry at the University of Sydney may request consideration for exemption from the non-clinical components of Stages 1 and 2 of the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery.
1.7
Transfer of enrolment between medical schools is not possible except in very exceptional circumstances and only with the approval of the deans/heads of the two schools involved.
1.8.1.
Deferral of enrolment after acceptance of an offer of admission may only be permitted under the following circumstances:
1.8.1.1
Deferral for one year may be permitted in the event of serious illness or misadventure that could not have been foreseen at the time of application. Appropriate evidence and documentation acceptable to the faculty must be provided to support such a request for deferral.
1.8.1.2
Deferral for one year may be permitted to allow suitably qualified applicants to undertake an additional research year for an honours degree (i.e. those applicants enrolled in the final year of a bachelor's degree which leads directly to a one-year research program for an honours level degree).
1.8.1.3
Deferral for up to three years may be permitted to allow applicants who are enrolled in a higher research degree at a tertiary institution at the time of application to the University of Sydney Medical Program to complete that higher degree.
1.8.1.4
In exceptional circumstances, the dean may permit deferral for one year to allow suitably qualified applicants to complete a non-degree postgraduate research year at an institution approved by the faculty.
1.8.1.5
Requests for deferral must be in writing and must be received by faculty by 30 November. Requests will be considered by the Admissions Committee and the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine.
1.9
An applicant who believes that his or her performance at interview has been compromised by serious illness or misadventure, may appeal in writing to the Faculty following the procedures outlined in the Faculty of Medicine handbook.
3.1.1
gain a minimum of 192 credit points by successfully completing all prescribed units of study; and
3.1.2
satisfy the requirements of all other relevant by-laws, rules and resolutions of the University.
4.1
The degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery may be awarded with honours. As assessments within the University of Sydney Medical Program are ungraded, the honours degree is awarded without specification of a class.
4.3
Refer to the Faculty Handbook for a list of those who are excluded from being awarded with honours.
5.1
A candidate for the degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery shall complete all the requirements for the degrees within five calendar years from and including the year of first enrolment as a candidate for the degrees, unless the dean specifically permits otherwise.
6.1
A candidate may be granted approval for a suspension from candidature only after completing at least one semester of enrolment.
6.3
A candidate who has been permitted to suspend candidature shall complete the requirements for the degrees under such special conditions, if any, as the faculty may prescribe.
6.3
Each application for suspension will be considered on its individual merits including, but not limited to, for the purpose of undertaking a higher degree, serious illness, misadventure and appropriate professional development.
7.1
No candidate shall be permitted to enrol in any academic stage unless that candidate has satisfied all the requirements prescribed for the preceding stage.
Bachelor of Arts (Advanced) (Honours)/Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
Bachelor of Arts (Advanced) (Honours)/Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
Participating Faculties: Faculty of Arts and Faculty of Medicine1.1
To be considered for entry to the Combined Arts and Medicine course, students must fulfil the requirements for entry to the Faculty of Arts/Medicine Program Scholarships, including the requisite UAI. Shortlisted students are required to attend a semi-structured interview on the basis of which selection to the degree is decided. Students must commence in the first year of the combined program.
1.2
All applications for admission to candidature to an undergraduate degree in the Faculty of Arts will be subject to the Undergraduate Admissions Policy of the Faculty of Arts.
2.
Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts (Advanced) (Honours)/Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
2.1
To qualify for the award of the Bachelor of Arts (Advanced) (Honours)/Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery a student shall:
2.1.2
complete all requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Arts (Advanced) (Honours) in minimum time and maintain, as a minimum, a credit average in Bachelor of Arts (Advanced) (Honours), being the minimum level of academic performance required for admission to candidature for the degrees of MBBS;
2.2
A student may proceed through the degree of Bachelor of Arts (Advanced) (Honours) to the degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery.
2.3
Students who fail to satisfy 2.1.2 and/or 2.1.3 will be transferred to candidature for the Bachelor of Arts (Advanced) (Honours) degree. Such students will be allowed to count the 18 junior credit points from the designated Science units of study toward the completion of the Bachelor of Arts (Advanced) (Honours) degree.
2.4
To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Arts (Advanced) (Honours) degree as part of the combined Bachelor of Arts (Advanced) (Honours)/MBBS program, students must be admitted to candidature for the combined program and complete 144 credit points in total, including:
2.4.1
18 junior credit points in designated Science units of study (Biology or Molecular Biology and Genetics, Physics and Chemistry);
2.4.2
a minimum of 78 Senior (2000-3000 level) credit points from the Table of Units of Study for the Bachelor of Arts degree, including a Part A major consisting of 36 senior credit points in a single subject area, or cross-listed between subject areas, as outlined in Faculty of Arts Resolutions Section 3 The Major and cross-listing in the Faculty of Arts Undergraduate Resolutions. The credit points completed under 2.4.1 must include all pre-requisites and entry requirements for the 4000-level units required in 2.4.3;
2.4.3
after completion of the requirements of 2.4.1 and 2.4.2, 48 4000-level credit points from a single subject area from Part A of the Table (this may be the same subject area as the major), or from two subject areas, as required in Section 4 Requirements for Honours Degrees in the Faculty of Arts Undergraduate Resolutions. Students attempting Double or Joint Honours may include one subject area from Part B of the Table.
2.4.4
no more than 60 2000-3000 level senior credit points from any single subject area in the Table;
2.4.5
no more than 36 Intermediate/Senior credit points from units of study in Part B of the Table, except that students who intend to undertake Double or Joint Honours may take up to 48 intermediate/senior credit points from units of study in Part B of the Table in one of their Honours subjects;
2.5
To qualify for the award of the degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery a student shall complete units of study having a total value of 192 credit points as required by the Resolutions of the Faculty of Medicine.
2.6
Students may abandon the combined degree course and elect to complete the BA (Advanced) (Honours) degree.
3.1
The grade of honours and the honours mark are determined by performance in the honours course according to the following:
3.2
A student who fails to complete 48 4000-level credit points, or whose final result is below 50, will be allowed to enrol as a Bachelor of Arts candidate under the resolutions for that degree, with full credit for all 2000-3000 level units of study completed in their Bachelor of Arts (Advanced) (Honours) candidature.
4.1
A credit average must be maintained throughout the Bachelor of Arts (Advanced) (Honours) degree, successful completion of three zero credit point units of study and 18 Junior credit points of designated Science units of study, as well as the successful completion of MBBS requirements.
4.2
Students will be under the general supervision of the Faculty of Arts until the end of the semester in which they complete the requirements for the Bachelor of Arts (Advanced) (Honours) degree. After that they will be under the general supervision of the Faculty of Medicine.
4.3
The Deans of the Faculties of Medicine and Arts shall jointly exercise authority in any matter concerning the combined degree program not otherwise dealt with in these resolutions.
5.1
Students are to refer to the table of units of study provided in the Arts Undergraduate Handbook. Students are also required to complete:
5.1.1
Three compulsory zero credit point units of study: Communication in teams, Introduction to Clinical Research Ethics, Introduction to Medical Ethics.
5.1.2
Two elective zero credit point units of study drawn from a field of interest to the student and approved by both Faculties.
5.2
Students are to refer to the Units of Study for the University of Sydney Medical program provided in the Faculty of Medicine Resolutions.
Resolutions
Bachelor of Medical Science/MBBS
1.1
All applications for admission to candidature to the combined Bachelor of Medical Science/MBBS course will be subject to the Undergraduate Admissions policies of the Faculty of Science and of the Faculty of Medicine.
1.2
A candidate may elect to abandon the combined degree course and elect to complete the BMedSc degree.
2.1.1
designation as junior, intermediate, senior or honours and, where appropriate, as advanced units of study
2.2
A student may enrol, in accordance with subsection 4.1.5, in a unit of study prescribed for a degree other than the Bachelor of Medical Science and shall satisfy the prerequisites, corequisites, qualifying and other requirements prescribed for such units of study for that other degree.
2.3
The Dean may permit a student of exceptional merit who is admitted to the Talented Student Program to undertake a unit or units of study within the Faculty other than those specified in Table IV.
2.5
Units of study taken at the University of Sydney Summer School which correspond to units of study specified in subsection 4 may be credited towards the course requirements.
3.1.2
complete the Bachelor of Medical Science in minimum time and maintain, as a minimum, a credit average in the Bachelor of Medical Science, being the minimum level of academic performance required for admission to candidature for the degrees of MBBS;
3.1.3
satisfactorily complete three zero credit point units in the first three years of the program; and
3.1.5
Students who fail to satisfy 3.1.2 and/or 3.1.3 will be transferred to candidature for the Bachelor of Medical Science degree.
3.1.6
To qualify for the award of the degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery a student shall complete units of study having a total value of 192 credit points as required by the Resolutions of the Faculty of Medicine.
3.1.7
Students may abandon the combined degree course and elect to complete the Bachelor of Medical Science.
4.1
In order to qualify for the award of the Bachelor of Medical Science degree a student shall complete units of study having a total value of at least 144 credit points, including:
4.1.1
at least 48 credit points from junior units of study, comprising MBLG1001 and 12 credit points each from Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics or Computational Science and 6 credit points from Biology;
4.1.4
at least 36 credit points of senior units of study taken from the subject areas of Anatomy/Histology, Biology (Genetics), Biochemistry, Cell Pathology, Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Microbiology, Pharmacology and Physiology;
4.1.6
Units of study taken at the University of Sydney Summer School which correspond to units of study specified in subsection 3 may be credited towards the course requirements.
5.1
Students who qualify to undertake honours in the Bachelor of Medical Science degree may elect to do so either:
5.1.1
by suspending candidature from the MBBS degrees for one year, with the permission of the Faculty of Medicine; or
5.2.3
be a pass graduate holding a Bachelor of Medical Science degree or an equivalent qualification from another institution;
5.2.4
have completed a minimum of 24 credit points of senior units of study relating to the intended honours course (or equivalent at another institution);
5.2.5.1
at least a credit average in 48 credit points in relevant intermediate and senior Science units of study; or
5.3
Students shall complete the requirements for the course full-time over two consecutive semesters.
5.4
If the Faculty is satisfied that a student is unable to attempt the honours course on a full-time basis and if the Head of Department concerned so recommends, permission may be granted to undertake honours half-time over four consecutive semesters.
5.5
To qualify for the award of honours in the Bachelor of Medical Science degree, students shall complete 48 credit points of honours units of study in one subject area from those listed in Table IV D.
5.6.2
A student with an honours mark of 90 or greater in an honours subject area and a minimum SCIWAM of 80 shall, if deemed to be of sufficient merit by the Dean, receive a bronze medal.
5.7.2
complete a joint honours course, equivalent to an honours course in a single subject area, in the two subject areas.
6.1
Students will be under the general supervision of the Faculty of Science until the end of the semester in which they complete the requirements for the BMedSc degree. After that they will be under the general supervision of the Faculty of Medicine.
6.2
The Deans of the Faculties of Medicine and Science shall jointly exercise authority in any matter concerning the combined degree program not otherwise dealt with in these resolutions.
7.1
The units of study for the Bachelor of Medical Science are listed in Table IV of these resolutions.
7.2
A candidate for the course shall proceed by completing units of study as prescribed by the Faculty.
7.3
A unit of study shall consist of such lectures, seminars, tutorial instruction, essays, exercises, practical work, or project work as may be prescribed.
8.1
A candidate may not enrol in additional units of study once the degree requirements of 336 credit points have been satisfied, without first obtaining permission from the Dean.
9.1
Provided that permission has been obtained in advance, the Dean may permit a student to complete a unit of study at another institution and have that unit credited to his/her course requirements provided that either:
9.1.1
the unit of study content is material not taught in any corresponding unit of study in the University; or
9.1.2
the student is unable for good reason to attend a corresponding unit of study at the University.
10.1
Except with the permission of the Dean, candidates may not enrol in an intermediate core unit of study until they have completed 42 credit points of junior units of study prescribed by the Faculty.
10.2.1
until they have gained credit for at least 42 credit points from core intermediate units of study; and
10.2.2
until they have completed the intermediate units of study prescribed as prerequisites for the senior unit of study, as set out in Table IV.
10.3
Where a student enrols in a unit of study which is the same as, or has a substantial amount in common with, a unit of study previously attempted but not completed satisfactorily, the Head of Department concerned may exempt the student from certain requirements of the unit of study requirements if satisfied that the relevant competence has been demonstrated.
10.4
A student may not enrol in a unit of study which they have completed previously with a grade of pass or better.
10.5
A candidate may not enrol in units of study having a total value of more than 30 credit points in a semester.
10.6
In satisfying the requirements of subsection 4.1.3 a student may not enrol in units of study which overlap substantially in content with units of study listed in subsection 4.1.4.
10.7.1
additional units of study once the degree requirements of 144 credit points have been satisfied; or
11.1
A student who does not enrol in any semester without first obtaining written permission from the Dean to suspend candidature will be deemed to have discontinued enrolment in the course.
11.2
Students who have discontinued from the course will be required to apply for admission to the course and be subject to admission requirements pertaining at that time.
13.1
A student who plans to re-enrol after a period of suspension must advise the Faculty of Science Office in writing of their intention by no later than the end of October for First Semester of the following year or the end of May for Second Semester of the same year.
14.1.1
14.1.1 fails to complete successfully more than 50% of the credit points in which the student was enrolled for that semester; and/or
14.1.2
14.1.2 fails to complete successfully on the second or later attempt the same unit of study; and/or
14.1.3
14.1.3 is consequently unable to complete the degree within the maximum permitted time while carrying a normal student load.
14.2
14.2 A student who has not made satisfactory progress in accordance with 12.1.1 or 12.1.2 will be placed on a Faculty list of students at risk and will be required to take steps in accordance with the University’s At Risk policy as implemented by the Faculty of Science;
14.2.1
14.2.1 a student who is placed on the Faculty’s At Risk list for any three semesters shall be required to show good cause why the student should be permitted to reenrol in the degree;
14.2.2
14.2.2 a student who has failed to show good cause in accordance with 12.2.1 shall be excluded from the degree;
14.2.3
14.2.3 a student who has been permitted to reenrol after having been asked to show good cause and is placed on a Faculty list of students at risk for the fourth time will be automatically excluded from the degree.
15.1
A candidate must complete all the requirements for the award of the degrees within ten calendar years of admission to candidature or readmission without credit.
15.1.1
If a candidate is readmitted with credit, the Faculty will determine a reduced time limit for completion of the degree.
16.1
Students may be tested by written and oral examinations, exercises, essays or practical work or any combination of these as the Faculty may determine.
16.2
Where a unit of study is offered at different levels of difficulty, the performance of students will be matched so that a grade obtained at one level indicates a quality of work comparable with that required for the same grade at the other level(s).
16.3
Heads of Department may arrange for further testing in cases of special consideration, in accordance with Academic Board policy governing illness and misadventure.
17.1
Credit will not be granted for units of study completed 10 years or more prior to application, except with the permission of the Dean.
17.2
Credit may be granted as specific credit if the unit of study is considered to be directly equivalent to a unit of study in Tables I or IV, or as non-specific credit.
17.3
The total amount of credit granted may not be greater than 96 credit points and may not include more than 48 credit points of units of study from other degrees for which credit is maintained or a degree has been conferred.
17.4
All students, notwithstanding any credit transfer, must complete at least 36 credit points of senior Science units of study in accordance with subsection 3.1.4.
18.1
These Resolutions apply to all candidates for the degree enrolling in units of study after 1 January 2005.
18.2
With the permission of the Faculty of Science, candidates who first enrolled for the degree prior to 2005 and have not had a period of suspension or exclusion may until 31 March 2008 choose to qualify for the degree under the old resolutions.
18.3
With the permission of the Faculty of Science, candidates who first enrolled for the degree as part-time candidates prior to 2005 and have not had a period of suspension or exclusion may until 31 March 2010 choose to qualify for the degree under the old resolutions.
19.1
AAM means the average mark over all units of study attempted in a given academic year (equivalent to the calendar year).
19.2
Completion of a unit of study means that the assessment requirements have been satisfied and a grade of pass or better has been achieved.
19.3
Intermediate unit of study is at second-year (2000) level. Its prerequisites or assumed knowledge are junior or intermediate units of study and corequisites are other intermediate units of study.
19.4
Senior unit of study is at third-year (3000) level. Its prerequisites or assumed knowledge are junior, intermediate or senior units of study and corequisites are other senior units of study.
19.6
Advanced unit of study is a unit which generally parallels a normal unit of study but which provides added breadth of material and/or sophistication of approach.
19.7
Dean means the Dean of Science for the duration of the candidature for the Bachelor of Medical Science, and the Dean of Medicine for the duration of candidature for the MBBS.
Bachelor of Music Studies/Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
1.1
To be considered for entry to the Bachelor of Music Studies/Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, students must fulfil all admission requirements of the combined degree program.
1.2
Admission is determined on the basis of the New South Wales Higher School Certificate, or its interstate or overseas equivalent, at a level determined each year by the Faculty of Medicine and the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. Candidates should normally:
1.2.1
have gained a Universities Admission Index (UAI) through the Higher School Certificate or equivalent, including English and Music at the level of the Music 2 syllabus (or equivalent);
1.2.3
undertake an interview and/or audition according to their proposed Principal Study as set out below.
1.2.3.1
Performance: Applicants for this Principal Study are required to undertake a practical audition in the nominated instrument or in voice according to requirements set by the Sydney Conservatorium of Music Undergraduate Studies Committee.
1.2.3.2
Composition: Applicants for this Principal Study are required to submit at least three compositions in different performance media which should represent their present level of achievement as composers and to attend an interview.
1.2.3.3
Musicology: Applicants for this Principal Study are required to present an example of recent written work and to attend an interview.
2.1
The units of study that may be taken for the Bachelor of Music Studies are set out under subject areas in the Table of units of study - undergraduate published in the Sydney Conservatorium of Music Handbook.
2.2
The units of study for progression to the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery that are to be undertaken as part of the Bachelor of Music Studies component of the degree will include:
2.2.1
Two compulsory zero credit point units of study: SMTP1000 Communicating Effectively in Teams and SMTP2000 Introduction to Clinical Research Ethics; and
2.2.2
One elective zero credit point unit of study drawn from a field of interest to the student and approved by both Faculties.
2.3
Students take units of study with a total credit point value of 24 credit points per semester for six semesters to acquire the pass degree in the Bachelor of Music Studies.
2.4
Students take units of study with a total credit point value of 24 credit points per semester for a further eight semesters to acquire the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery.
3.1
To qualify for the award of the Bachelor of Music Studies/Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery a student shall:
3.1.2
complete all requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Music Studies in minimum time and maintain, as a minimum, a credit average in the Bachelor of Music Studies, being the minimum level of academic performance required for admission to candidature for the degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery;
3.1.3
satisfactorily complete three zero credit point units of study, as outlined in 2.2.1 and 2.2.2, in the first three years of the program;
3.1.4
complete 18 junior credit points in designated Science units of study as outlined in 2.2.3, 2.2.4 and 2.2.5; and
3.2
A student may proceed through the degree of Bachelor of Music Studies to the degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery.
3.3
Students who fail to satisfy 3.1.2 or 3.1.3 or 3.1.4 will be transferred to candidature for the Bachelor of Music Studies degree.
3.4
To qualify for the award of the Bachelor of Music Studies pass degree students must be admitted to candidature for the degree and complete 144 credit points of study over three years of full-time study. The credit points for units completed should include:
3.5
The Bachelor of Music Studies degree is structured to allow students flexibility in their choice of units. Students may choose units of study taught outside the Sydney Conservatorium of Music and/or the Faculty of Medicine with permission of both faculties.
3.6
Principal Study may be taken in Composition (instrumental/vocal or electroacoustic) or Musicology or in the Performance majors of French Horn, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba, Baroque Flute, Harpsichord, Lute, Recorder, Viola da Gamba, Accompaniment, Organ, Piano, Percussion, Double Bass, Guitar, Harp, Viola, Violin, Violoncello, Bassoon, Clarinet, Flute, Oboe, Saxophone or Voice (Classical or Jazz) or other instruments as may be approved by the Sydney Conservatorium of Music Undergraduate Studies Committee.
3.7.1
Students should complete a minimum of the following number of credit points in each area throughout their course and reach the minimum levels of achievement as shown in Table 8 below.
4.
Requirements for the Bachelor of Music Studies (Honours) degree in the Bachelor of Music Studies / Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
4.1
The grade of honours and the honours mark are determined by performance in the honours course according to the following:
4.2
HWAM is the honours weighted average mark calculated by the Faculty from results in all 1000, 2000, 3000 and 4000 units of study attempted for the degree in the appended fourth year, with a weight of 1, 2, 3 and 4 for the respective levels. Honours-specific units of study are given double weighting in this calculation:
| Calculation of HWAM | |||||
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| (HWAM =) | ∑ | M x C x L | |||
| ∑ | C x L | ||||
| where C = credit value of unit; L = level or weighting of unit; M = mark gained in unit | |||||
4.3
Eligibility for admission to honours: Students in the combined Bachelor of Music Studies/Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery program who wish to qualify to enrol as Bachelor of Music Studies (Honours) candidates must: